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The 1974 Angola 10 Centavos coin was issued during the final year of Portuguese administration in Angola, just before independence in 1975. As one of the last coins struck under colonial rule, it represents an important transitional piece in Angola's numismatic history.
The obverse features the Portuguese colonial arms with five shields and castles, along with the inscription "ANGOLA" and the date 1974, reflecting its status as an overseas province of Portugal at the time.
The reverse displays the denomination "10 CENTAVOS" beneath the inscription "REPUBLICA PORTUGUESA", identifying Portugal as the issuing authority. The design is simple and functional, typical of late colonial coinage intended for everyday use.
Struck in lightweight aluminium, this small coin measures 15.3 mm in diameter and was widely circulated in daily transactions during a period of political and economic change.
Country: Angola (Portuguese Colonial)
Year: 1974
Denomination: 10 Centavos
Catalogue: KM#82
Composition: Aluminium
Diameter: 15.3 mm
Edge: Plain
(FB 43)
